Cultural Engagement

College of Design & Social Context presents a rich public program of exhibitions, screenings and talks in our state-of-the-art facilities, which include RMIT Gallery, Design Hub Gallery, First Site Gallery, The Capitol Theatre, Storey Hall and The Kaleide Theatre.

What's On

1oo Years of Broadcast TV Symposium: The impact and future of broadcast TV in Australia

06 Feb 2026

Melbourne

RMIT University's Streaming Industries and Genres Network (SIGN) proudly present the '100 Years of Broadcast TV Symposium', which reflects on the impact of the broadcast signal across media and communication industries in Australia.

Creative Antarctica: Australian Artists and Writers in the Far South Opening Celebration

19 Feb 2026

Join us for the opening of 'Creative Antarctica' at RMIT Gallery and Design Hub Gallery.

Creative Antarctica: Australian Artists and Writers in the Far South

20 Feb 2026 - 02 May 2026

'Creative Antarctica' is a multifaceted exhibition featuring Australian artists and writers who have been influenced by their observations and experiences of the Far South.

Eight Antarctic Anecdotes

20 Feb 2026

Join eight Australian creative practitioners for a walkthrough of the ‘Creative Antarctica’ exhibition.

Galleries

RMIT Gallery

Presenting contemporary art exhibitions featuring emerging and established artists.

Design Hub Gallery

Exploring design's role today through innovative exhibitions and dynamic conversations.

First Site Gallery

Showcasing RMIT student talent with rotating exhibitions and events.

Opportunities

McCraith House residencies

In partnership with leading cultural organisations, McCraith House residencies support researchers and cultural practitioners across disciplines.

Studio with a lounge, lounge chair, desk, small table and an easel.

Artist Residency Program

Explore the Artist Residency Program and discover how it can help elevate your creative practice and open new opportunities for your career.

Cultural Visions Grant

Discover the Cultural Visions Grant for RMIT students exploring cultural dynamics through artistic works.

Speculate Prize

Discover the Speculate Prize, an award for an unpublished speculative fiction manuscript.

First Site Gallery Expressions of Interest

First Site Gallery at RMIT provides a dedicated platform for students to publicly showcase their creative visions within a dynamic and supportive environment.

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Resources to watch, read and listen to

Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

Learn more about our commitment to Indigenous cultures